Grounds Person

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension and benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Uniform, PPE, and wet weather clothing

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Grounds Person to join the Grounds Team, responsible for maintaining the campus grounds, sports facilities, and landscaped areas to keep the campus safe, attractive and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

The role requires experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture, a full UK driving licence, strong communication skills, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar role.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the campus.
• Maintain sports pitches and outdoor recreational facilities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support litter management, campus presentation, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Participate in winter gritting and snow clearance operations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Full UK Driving Licence

Customer-focused

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Facilities - Service Delivery
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £24,685(Full-time/Indefinite)
Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1071-26

Salary £24,685

Are you an experienced grounds maintenance professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality green spaces?

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Grounds Person to join our Grounds Team. You will play a key role in maintaining the University's extensive grounds, sports facilities, and landscaped areas, helping to ensure the campus remains safe, attractive, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

What You'll Do

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the campus.
• Maintain sports pitches and outdoor recreational facilities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support litter management, campus presentation, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Participate in winter gritting and snow clearance operations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar role.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Pattern and Hours

This role operates requires flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional weekend working and participation in a winter gritting rota.

The role follows a seasonal hours arrangement, averaging 36.5 hours per week across the year:

May – July

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 4:00pm

August – October

• 36.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday, 07:30am – 3:30pm
• Friday, 07:30am – 2:30pm

November – January

• 33 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 2:30pm

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension and benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniform, PPE, and wet weather clothing.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Join our Grounds Team and help maintain a campus environment that everyone can be proud of.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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